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<p>Google doesn't just have a <a href="http://mashable.com/2010/01/01/happy-new-year-2010-google-logo/" data-crackerjax="#post-slider">new logo today</a>: the creative web company has also hidden a surprise on its homepage.  </p>
<p>Go to <a href="http://google.com" target="_blank">Google.com</a> today and click "I'm Feeling Lucky" (without entering a search term) to get an unexpected treat.</p>
<p>Google is increasingly drawing attention to its homepage through more and more custom logos: some argue that these are a counter to Bing.com's daily photo, which makes the rival search engine a daily visit for many.  Is today's hidden gem just for fun, or a subtle reminder to visit Google.com once in awhile?</p>



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